Ceretto, Maziarz working with City of Niagara Falls, DEC, Board of Health to address health and safety in light of rat infestation

by jmaloni

Press release

Fri, Aug 16th 2013 06:30 pm

Assemblyman
John Ceretto and State Sen. George Maziarz are working with the City
of Niagara Falls, the Department of Environmental Conservation, the
Board of Health, and local public officials to protect the health and
safety of Niagara Falls residents in light of reports of rat
infestations in certain parts of the city. While the causes of these
conditions are unclear, Ceretto and Maziarz are working to uncover
the reasons for this problem so that a solution can be found.

"I
have talked to the people living in these rat-infested places, and
they simply want this problem to be solved," Ceretto said. "While
the causes are not clear at the moment, we must begin the process of
finding out why this is an issue so that we can find a long-term and
permanent solution.

"People
will not come to Niagara Falls if we have a rodent problem, which
affects our economy. We have to find out why this is happening and
fix it. I am working (with) the city, the DEC and the Board of Health
to find a solution and deliver the clean living environment that the
people of Niagara Falls deserve."

Maziarz
said, "To solve this unusual rat problem we have to determine its
root cause. One thing is for sure: Niagara Falls residents should not
be the ones made to suffer and endure this infestation. We will
continue to try to get to the bottom of this."

Ceretto
has had discussions with residents who have pointed to several
possible causes for the rat infestation. He is relaying these
concerns to the city, the DEC, and the Board of Health. Residents who
are affected by these conditions can contact Ceretto's office at
716-282-6062 or by email at [email protected].

"If
you are living in an area that is infested with rats and want your
voice to be heard, please don't hesitate to contact my office,"
Ceretto said. "I am working on behalf of all those who are living
in these unacceptable conditions. I will be your advocate and work
tirelessly until this problem is solved and your neighborhoods are
clean once again."